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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Serena Williams says she lives in fear of blood clots, a condition that surfaced during a harrowing postnatal ordeal in September when she almost died giving birth to her first child. In an op-ed piece she wrote for CNN on Tuesday, the tennis legend lifted the lid on her near-death experience while giving birth to daughter, Olympia, after getting blood clots in her lungs. “I almost died after giving […]
by Kieran Canning © Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Lionel Messi struck for the first time in nine games against Chelsea to give Barcelona the upper hand from the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday by salvaging a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Willian’s fine strike just after the hour mark had put Chelsea in command after earlier hitting both posts in the first half. However, one moment of carelessness cost […]
by Sunghee Hwang Agence France-Presse GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AFP) — The joint Korean women’s ice hockey team ended their historic Olympic run Tuesday with a crushing 6-1 defeat to Sweden but still received an emotional standing ovation from the crowd. The team was hastily assembled following a landmark deal between South and North Korea only a few weeks before the Pyeongchang Games and has 12 North Koreans on its roster. They have found little success […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — George Groves vowed to be fit for May’s World Boxing Super Series final despite dislocating his shoulder in Saturday’s semi-final victory over Chris Eubank Jr. “I’m a fast healer. I broke my jaw in May and I was back training soon after. I have fought two times since then,” said Groves, whose shoulder popped out during the final round of a unanimous points victory over pre-fight betting favourite Eubank. “I […]
PARIS, France (AFP) — Roger Federer officially returned to world number one as the latest ATP rankings were released on Monday, replacing old rival Rafael Nadal at the summit. The 36-year-old, who beat Andre Agassi’s record as the oldest-ever No.1 en route to winning the Rotterdam Open title last week, will now look to stretch his lead over Nadal before the start of the claycourt season. “It’s unbelievable to be number one again after all these (six) […]
by Kieran Canning © Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Eden Hazard admitted he must show more on the Champions League stage for Chelsea if he is to justify comparisons to five-time Ballon d’Or winners Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Hazard goes head-to-head with Messi when Barcelona visit Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their last-16 clash on Tuesday. The Belgian has won Player of the Year awards for his part in leading Chelsea to […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Team LeBron upstaged Team Stephen 148-145 in the NBA All-Star Game Sunday in a thrilling duel that featured spectacular plays at both ends of the court by the game’s premier players. Team LeBron staged a second half rally and then got the defensive stops they needed late to win the mid-February classic under the new selection format after trailing by two points at the half. Playing-captain LeBron James finished […]
by Andy Scott Agence France Presse SEVILLE, Spain (AFP) — Man of the moment Marco Asensio scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo was also on target as Real Madrid kept up the feel-good factor with a thrilling 5-3 victory at Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday night. Madrid had been 2-1 down at half-time in a fantastic game at the Benito Villamarin, but they came roaring back in the second half with Sergio Ramos, Asensio […]
by Greg Heakes © Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A defiant LeBron James said Saturday he would continue to speak up about social issues and racism in America despite criticism this week from conservative commentators. The NBA superstar says it is his duty as a parent and role model to use his platform to come to the defense of those that don’t have a voice. “To be an African-American kid and growing up in […]
Kristoffer Maglunog EBC Arizona Bureau PHOENIX, Arizona (Eagle News) – One of the most popular volleyball tournaments in the U.S., the Festival Fiesta Tournament features 424 girls teams from 10 states and Canada. Girls from ages 12-18 are competing in a two-day tournament at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Photo Credit: Kristoffer Maglunog, EBC Arizona Bureau
by Nick Reeves © Agence France-Presse GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AFP) — Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu disclosed he had never “fully healed” from the serious injury that almost scuppered his Olympics after clinching the first back-to-back men’s figure skating title in more than six decades on Saturday. The 23-year-old cemented his status as the modern day ‘ice prince’ when overcoming a three-month injury hiatus to add Pyeongchang gold to his Sochi 2014 success and emulate American Dick Button, Olympic […]
by Greg Heakes © Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Team World attacked the rim and dominated from three-point range as the internationals kicked off the NBA 2018 All-Star Weekend festivities with a 155-124 victory over Team USA on Friday. Serbian guard Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 26 points and drained seven of 13 from beyond the arc and his Sacramento Kings teammate Buddy Hield tallied a team-high 29 points in the Rising Stars Game at Staples […]
